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Cyclosporiasis outbreak: NYS among 17 states with confirmed ...

Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite typically transmitted via food or water contaminated with human fecal matter. While it is not a routine or persistent component of treated U.S. municipal drinking water, agricultural irrigation water or runoff can carry the parasite to fresh produce during the warm summer months.

Transmission and Outbreaks

Foodborne focus: U.S. outbreaks are most frequently linked to imported or domestic fresh produce (such as leafy greens, berries, and herbs) rather than public tap water.

Chlorine resistance: The Cyclospora oocyst outer shell is notoriously resistant to standard chlorine disinfection, making prevention upstream in fields and water sources vital.

Seasonal spikes: Infections rise between May and August because the parasite requires warm environmental temperatures to mature into its infectious form.

Safety and Prevention

Produce washing: Thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables under running water, though it may not completely remove or kill the parasite.

Official tracking: Review updates on active investigations through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

If you are looking into specific regional water reports or a particular year's data, let me know what state or data source you are reviewing so I can provide more tailored information.

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Understanding the Cyclosporiasis Outbreak | Johns Hopkins
Jul 22, 2026 — Called cyclosporiasis, the illness is caused by a parasite found in contaminated food or water. Once consumed, the parasite reprod...
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As cases of cyclosporiasis continue to spread across the U.S., ...
Jul 11, 2026 — this bug is very resistant the outer shell is very resistant to chlorine. so uh really fresh. water copious amounts of freshwater.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)
Domestically Acquired Cyclosporiasis Cases in Multiple U.S. ...
Jul 14, 2026 — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is notifying clinicians, public health practitioners, and laboratorians of ca...

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Cyclospora spreads through human waste — so how did it ...

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24 hours ago — The nationwide cyclospora outbreak is very likely a result of sewage contamination in the food supply, according to scientific researchers ...

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